In a major recognition of their filmmaking talent, four filmmakers from the state have been invited to showcase their documentary films at the Indie8 fest 2023. The festival, which is set to run for three days from 8-10 March , will feature a number of acclaimed independent films from across the country.
Their documentaries cover a range of topics, from social issues to cultural heritage and environmental concerns. The Indie8 fest is expected to draw a large audience of film enthusiasts and critics, and is seen as a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals.
The inclusion of the four filmmakers from the state is a testament to the growing reputation of the region’s film industry and its potential to produce world-class cinema. The Film Festival is organised by the Mass Media, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong in collaboration with Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan and the north east india archives.
The Indian government is going all out to promote northeast as a tourist destination. The region had long remained unexplored despite its high potential. Work has started on construction of nearly 40 viewpoints along highways in the Northeast to promote to tourism in the region, according to Union minister G Kishan Reddy said recently.
India keen to resuscitate tourism
Last November, the Union tourism and culture minister announced in Aizawl that 100 viewpoints will be constructed along highways in Northeast region, starting with nine in Mizor am.
He had made the announcement in the Mizoram capital ahead of India assuming the year long presidency of the G20 on December 1, reported EastMojo.
India is showcasing its power in the world and has “risen” on various indices in the tourism sector, said Reddy, who also holds the portfolio of development of the North East Region (DoNER).
On the tourism specific projects in the Northeast region, he sai d, of the 100 viewpoints which will be constructed along highways in the Northeast region, work has begun on nearly 40 viewpoints.
“We will work with the DoNER ministry and the NHAI for these viewpoints, which will have basic amenities for travellers beside to view for tourists,” Reddy said.
These providing a scenic place These viewpoints will be wayside amenities with toilet facility and a basic cafeteria, and also a selfie point for tourists.
Reddy had also said that his ministry will work together with other promote tourism related projects.
“The BRO (Border Roads Organisation) has built BRO cafes along 75 border area roads in 12 states. Also, the Union Cabinet has given approval to the Vibrant Villages Programme, we will also work to promote it,” he said.
The Tourism Ministry will also focus on tourism infrastructure and amenities under the Vibrant Villages Programme in border villages, the minister said.
The Union Cabinet recently approved the centrally sponsored scheme ‘Vibrant Villages Programm e’ (VVP) for the financial years 2022 23 to 2025 26 with an allocation of Rs 4,800
Overall, the Indian government is focussing a lot on reviving the tourism sector in the country after the pandemic.
To revive international tourism postpandemic and to ensure India is promoted as a holistic destination in the tourism generating markets to increase the country’s share in the global tourism market, the Government of India declared Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023 as its campaign tagline. It was o ver two decades back, in 2002, that the Incredible India initiative was officially branded to promote the country as a destination of choice for the discerning international traveller. Now, using the backdrop of India’s G20 Presidency, efforts are on to re suscitate the industry which went through a rough patch during the period of the pandemic. Incidentally, the man behind the campaign then, Amitabh Kant, is now the Sherpa of the summit which presents loads of opportunities for the travel and tourism indust ry to promote India as a global tourist destination, reported Business World Hotelier.
“The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) promotes India as a holistic destination in the tourism generating markets to promote various tourism products and destinations to increase its share of the global tourism market. The objectives are met through an integrated marketing and promotional strategy and a synergised campaign in association with travel trade, state governments and Indian Missions. The Government continuously engage s with industry experts and other relevant stakeholders and take their suggestions and feedback for promotion of varied tourism products of India,” shares Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh.
The Indian travel and tourism industry is, at present, undergoing a paradigm shift as the travellers demand curated and thoughtful experiences. “The millennials today make up the fastest growing segment in terms of spending money on trips and exploring new destinations. They are early adopters not only of tech nology but also experiences, exploring top range options the highest of all generations. This drives the growth of the travel industry and a major chunk of it will be driven by the Indian millennials. As a result, post pandemic pent demand in this largest traveller segment drove the recovery in the travel market in 2022,” stated Singh.
With the objective to promote entrepreneurs and business owners in Thoubal district, the first Business Summit of Thoubal District Chamber of Commerce & Industries (TDCCI) was held at the Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Thoubal Kshetri Leikai on Sunday.
The first technical session of the summit was conducted on the topic of “Legality & Compliance of Business”. It was moderated jointly by Kh Krishnan Singh and H Pradeepkumar Singh, with Y Indrakumar Singh, S Joykumar Singh, Ch Sanjoy Singh and UNACCO CMD N Irabanta Singh attending as panellists.
The second session was held on the topic of “Funding of Business”, and it was moderated jointly by Anil Haorokcham and M Sani with Priyobrata Gurumayum, L Premchand Singh and Ch Premkumar Singh attending as panellists followed by the 3rd session on the topic “Successful entrepreneurs of Manipur” moderated by Dr S Keshorjit Singh with Dr Th Dhabali Singh and Dr Kh Palin Singh as the panellists. Later, loan sanction orders from different banks were distributed to the eligible entrepreneurs.
The inaugural function of the Business Summit was attended by Thoubal deputy commissioner and TDCCI chief patron A Subhash Singh as chief guest and TDCCI president Dr N Sharatchan-dra Singh as president, while SP H Jogeschandra Singh, Manipur Chamber of Commerce president Dr Th Dhabali Singh, AMEA president S Rishikumar Singh, BEG president Wangkheimayum Vikram and MMRC Unity Park founder chairman Kh Menjor Mangang were present as guests of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Subhash, Deputy Commissioner Thoubal exuded confidence that Thoubal district could become an emerging business hub with a number of development projects coming up in the district.
In addition, to the Trans Asian Highway, the restoration of Waithou Pat and Usoipokpi could further lead to development of a tourist spot, he stated, while adding the entrepreneurs could avail this opportunity, especially in the light of the plans being put in place for setting up an industrial estate in the district.
He then urged TDCCI to continue supporting the entrepreneurs, while assuring that the district administration will extend all possible help to deliver the benefits of government schemes to the deserving young entrepreneurs. He also stated that District Administration will provide all possible assistance to young entrepreneurs of the district, the DC urged TDDCI to continue its good work to promote entrepreneurs and help improve the economy of the State.
Mention may also be made that Thoubal district falls under the trans Asian highway and there are couple of market along the highway which indicates a potential for swift growth of economic activity once the proposed Indian railway project till the border town Moreh near Myanmar gets completed. The roadway in the district including the inter village road are well constructed and the transnational highway has recently been talk of the town for its excellence. With good infrastructure and the initiation of business summit TDCCI has added muscle which signals a sign of progress in the District and consequently the State.
Journey of Amway Diamonds Nongthongbam Rajesh and Ashalata pic source social media
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Nongthongbam Rajesh and Ashalata are successful entrepreneurs
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Successful entrepreneurs and Amway Diamonds
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Chief minister N Biren has informed that the government would soon launch free coaching classes for technical education in order to promote technical education among the students and bring about a conducive environment in tune with the changing technological advancement in today’s world.
The CM flagged off a team of 30 students of the state along with three faculty members on a five-day exposure tour to Nagpur, Maharashtra under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat – Yuva Sangam programme from the CM’s secretariat in the presence of Dr RK Ranjan union minister of state for education and external affairs Th Basanta kumar education minister and professor Krishnan Baskar director IIIT Manipur,
Speaking on the occasion, Biren said that the state had created a vacuum in the higher education sector due to disturbances like bandhs, blockades and strikes in the past. But today, the government is putting efforts to bridge the gap by implementing schemes like the School Fagathansi and added that the government is going to start College Fagathansi to bring development in colleges.
Speaking to the young students, who are taking part in the tour, Biren said that, “We need to know each other in order to achieve the goal of ‘One India, United India and Strong India’ as envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the main objective of the exposure tour”. He also mentioned about the free coaching classes for civil services aspirants and added that the new scheme is to promote technical education among the aspirants, who want to pursue higher studies in IITs, IIITs and NITs among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of state for education Dr RK Ranjan said the tour is a good opportunity for the young students and urged them to project their best behaviour, expose the very best of Manipur and to learn the best of the host state during the trip
He said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is using the unity in diversity as a powerful plank to make a strong India and he has confidence in the youth of creating a united and strong India. A total of 30 students representing from various districts and institutions and three faculty members from NIT, Manipur, who will accompany the students, are travelling to Nagpur, Maharashtra as a first batch of the programme.
Around 1000 youths will participate in the pilot project of Yuva Sangam conceptualised by the ministry of education. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Manipur is coordinating the programme in association with NIT, Nagpur.
During their visit, the students will have a multi-dimensional exposure under five broad areas of tourism, tradition, development, technology and people-to-people connect. It’s a youth exchange programmed where 70 students with five faculties from Maharashtra would also be visiting Imphal on February 27 and tour several parts of the state till March 3.
Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen urged the farmers in the fishery sector to execute their work sincerely and with sheer dedication while assuring that all necessary funds will be provided for the development of this sector.
The Minister made the above appeal while speaking at the launching programme of “Online Portal for Registration” of Cooperative Societies and inauguration of a training program for farmers held today at Cooperative Complex, Lamphelpat.
While stating that the cooperative sector is one of the effective tools to develop the State, she reiterated the role of cooperative movement in the socio-economic development of the State. She appealed to all to make Manipur, a model cooperative State in India and beyond. She stated that the newly launched portal for registration of cooperative societies will ease the process involved in the registration.
People can register at their own convenience through the newly launched portal, she added. The Minister further informed that through the portal, one can check the status of their registration. As per Manipur Public Services Delivery Guarantee Act, 2021, registration must be completed within 30 Days, she said.
The Minister called upon all to utilize the portal with the sole objective to develop the socio-economic condition of the people. It may be mentioned that the newly launched online portal for cooperative registration is taken up under the initiative of “Business Reforms Action Plan” (BRAP).
Manipur govt launches online portal for registration of cooperative societies
This initiative will ease G2C (Government to Citizen) services and C2G (Citizen to Government) services for Ease of Doing Business (EODB). Maintaining that the fishery sector plays an important role in utilizing the State’s available resources for economic growth, the Minister informed that the State Cooperation Department has approached the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) for financial assistance under fishery projects to improve the condition of fishery cooperative societies in Manipur.
The fishery projects will comprise of loans and subsidies i.e.70 percent loan and 25 percent subsidy, she informed. Additional Chief Secretary (Cooperation) P.Vaiphei, IAS, Special Secretary (Cooperation) Mannuamching and Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Manipur, Arambam Valentina, IAS also graced the occasion as presidium members.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) conferred Award of Recognition to Shija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI), in appreciation of its valuable participation in Health QUEST (Health Quality Upgradation Enabled by Space Technology in Emergency Department) at the ISRO headquarters Bangalore, on February 16 .Additionally, ISRO stated that the study results confirmed Shija has adopted Health Quest recommendations and its emergency department quality parameters are among the best in the country.
Dr Palin Khundongbam (CMD, SHRI), Dr Kan-gujam Baby Chanu (Resident Medical Officer, SHRI) and Raj Kumar Suraj (Assistant Manager-Operations) received the award on behalf of SHRI. Also, Dr Kangujam Baby Chanu received the certificate of recognition as site champion of the project, said a statement released by the hospital today. The study, spanning over a period of two years, was jointly carried out by ISRO, Association of Health Care Providers India (AHPI) and the Society for Emergency Medicine in India (SEMI) in ten institutions across the country.
The Health QUEST study was officially launched in August 2021 by ISRO involving 20 private hospitals across India. However, only 10 hospitals completed the post-intervention phase. In this study, nine parameters were assessed: entry to the emergency room/arrival at the emergency room, triage, pain assessment, stroke protocol, acute coronary event protocol, treating doctor, pain re-assessment, reviewing investigations, and discharge or disposal. The objective of the study was to strive towards reducing human errors and achieving zero defects and quality service in the emergency and intensive care units of hospitals. The study aims to upgrade the healthcare standards of the country in line with the ISRO quality standards and best practices.
The procedures and practices of the quality assurance mechanism in vogue at ISRO were shared with the study team for setting the parameters to establish health care quality standards. Analysis of the collected data has been completed and interpretation of the research findings and drafting of the contents of the paper is underway, and it would be submitted for publication in one of the leading medical journals of the world. A protocol may be developed from the results of the study in the future. The management at Shija is grateful to ISRO for this award and opportunity, said the hospital.
The first meet of four B20 sessions, an official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community, scheduled in North East India, was held in Imphal at City Convention Centre, Imphal East Manipur on February 17.
G20 meeting in Imphal pic source social media
The session held as a part of the G20 summit that has to be organised in various parts of India under the theme “One Earth. One Family. One Nation” was witnessed by delegates from 23 nations. The meet was named a conference on Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnerships in ICT, Tourism, Healthcare and Handloom and was jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Manipur government.
Addressing the function chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh expressed his confidence that the B20 session would enable the state in exploring investors and partnership opportunities as it provides the platform to showcase the potential and strength of the state to visiting nations.
He informed that Manipur with a population of around 2.72 million and an area of over 22,300 sq. km. is the gateway of India to South East Asian countries. The state has the perfect setting for implementing India’s Act East Policy and the State is the bridge between South East Asia and India. Considering road and connectivity are the key to development, the state government give top priority to improving the road infrastructure. As such road construction is being taken up in several parts of the state not only on national and Asian highways. once the stretch of the Asian Highway within Myanmar gets completed, road travel from Manipur to Bangkok will be possible within 16-18 hours, he added.
He also said that state government has taken up the step to start international flights from Imphal to Mandalay in Myanmar and Bangkok in Thailand. Imphal International Airport would soon have a new integrated terminal and an air cargo terminal. Train services would also reach Imphal City by next year. Feasibility survey of reaching rail line to Moreh connecting Myanmar.
With the vision to promote business and investors, he said that various laws, policies were enacted. The new Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy of Manipur has been adopted, Manipur Industrial Single Window Clearance Act, 2021 was enacted, Manipur Integrated Logistics Policy 2022 was notified, set up land bank policy to provide adequate land for development.
The inaugural session was followed by a plenary session, where topics including Investment Opportunities & Support Ecosystem for doing Business in Manipur, Opportunities in Core Sector, Healthcare & Medical Tourism, Tourism & Hospitality, ICT, Handlooms & Textiles would be deliberated. Representatives of G20 and other countries also addressed the plenary session.
The Inaugural Session of the Conference was also attended by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr R.K. Ranjan Singh; Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Parkash; Chief Secretary, Manipur Dr Rajesh Kumar, Joint Secretary (Summits) G20 Secretariat, Government of India, L. Ramesh Babu; Commissioner, Textiles & Commerce, Industries, Government of Manipur, Pradeep K Jha and Member, Confederation of Indian Industry Gopi K More. Ministers, MLAs and high-ranking government officials. It is worth mentioning that representing nations of the B20 are Australia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Chad, Canada, China, France, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Nepal, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uganda, the United States and the United Kingdom.
1st North East Aero-Sports Hot Air Balloons pic source social media
Chief Minister N Biren graced the closing function of the 1st North East Aero-Sports Hot Air Balloons and Para-Motor Fiesta, 2023 at Phubala. The event organized by the Manipur Aero Sports Association (MASA) in association with Khasia Ventures and sponsored by the Tourism Department with technical support from Adventure Wing, Indian Army was inaugurated on February 11 . Speaking at the closing ceremony, N Biren proposed opening of a permanent aero sports facility after exploring its feasibility and finding a suitable location.
1st North East Aero-Sports Hot Air Balloons
He thanked the Indian Army for providing technical support to the event and further highlighted that Manipur is suitable for such adventure sports activities. Today, Manipur is also becoming a tourist hotspot, the Chief Minister said highlighting the INA Headquarters at Moirang, Sangai Ethnic Park and the upcoming G-20 events in the State.
He also appealed to the people living along the highway to accord a warm and traditional welcome to the visiting delegates of the G-20 event who would include 50 foreign delegates. The closing function was also attended by YAS Minister Govindas Konthoujam, PHE Minister L Susindro Meitei, MP (Rajya Sabha) Leisemba Sanajaoba, Moirang MLA Th Shanti, LDA Chairman M Asnikumar and officials of the 57 Mountain Division, among others.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh also inaugurated Loktak Lake Front Garden at Sendra in the presence of Rajya Sabha Member Sanajaoba Leishemba, Ministers K Govindas, L Susindro, Th Basanta Singh, LDA Chairman M Asnikumar Singh and other Government officials. The Loktak Lake Front Garden would host the delegates of G-20 events and provide them with an opportunity to experience Loktak Lake from a very close range. Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister expressed satisfaction at the preparations being made for the G20 events.
He appealed to the people for cooperation in restoring the precious ecosystem of Loktak and its associated wetlands. “The lake front is going to play a major role in making Loktak Lake more accessible to tourists and promote eco-tourism in the State”, Biren said. He also stressed that the State Government has been taking extensive measures for the revival, complete rejuvenation and conservation of Loktak Lake and its associated wetlands.
LDA Chairman M Asnikumar said that the LDA has been working on a war footing to conserve Loktak through participatory processes. He also appealed to the fishing and catchment area communities for their participation in the conservation efforts of the Government to fulfil the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM N Biren to make Loktak an iconic wetland site of the South Asian region.
The Chief Minister also inspected the Sangai Ethnic Park at Moirang Khunou and INA Headquarters Heritage Site at Moirang. The park is a major destination of the G-20 delegates, who will be reaching the State on Friday.
As a part of the G20 Summit, the State would be hosting a B20 conference at Imphal tomorrow. Briefing media persons at the conference hall of the Old Secretariat today, Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar said that the B20 is the official dialogue forum of the G20 countries.
He said that the B20 conference scheduled on February 17 would be graced by the Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Som Prakash, Minister of State, Commerce & Industries and Dr RK Ranjan Singh, Minister of State, External Affairs, Government of India in the presence of senior State and Central Government officials. He said that the B20 conference at Imphal would witness the convergence of a host of overseas delegates from 23 Nations representing Australia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Chad, Canada, China, France, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Nepal, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uganda, United States and United Kingdom.
These Nations produce about 85 percent of the world’s GDP. Besides the delegates from these countries, visiting dignitaries include 26 overseas business delegates and 24 diplomats including Ambassadors from these countries and India. Trade and business delegations and representatives from Bhutan, Bangladesh, Japan and Australia will also participate in the programme, Basanta Kumar said. As a part of the programme, the Chief Minister would facilitate Business to Business and Business to Government meetings.
Overseas business delegates would get the opportunity to interact with local industries during the B2B and with the Government in the B2G session for potential investment, collaboration and tie-ups. Over 100 B2B and B2G queries have been generated including request for interaction with Government departments -Health and Family Welfare, Skill Development, Sports, Urban Development, Textiles, Finance & Taxation, Tourism, Industries & Commerce, IT, Agriculture and Fisheries, he added.
Capitalising on the presence of a large contingent of international delegates, the Government of Manipur is making elaborate arrangements not only to showcase investment and partnership opportunities in the State but also provide a unique experience to the visiting delegates with an exposure to Manipur’s culture, cuisine, art, festivities, and scenic beauty, the Education Minister said.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Tourism Pradeep Kumar Jha said that the security detailed for the delegates are all women police personnel and this is aimed at showcasing women empowerment. He also mentioned that all the delegates are expected to visit the renowned Ima Market. He further made an appeal to the people of Manipur to cooperate and give their best efforts to make this historic event successful. Representatives of the Confederate of Indian Industries (CII), Director, IPR and officials from the Press Information Bureau (PIB) also participated at the press conference.
